MD SB611

Maryland Health Benefit Exchange must promote health insurance access for child care professionals by partnering with the State Department of Education, prekindergarten provider hubs, child care associations, and nonprofit organizations

Exchange must help child care professionals obtain coverage through the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange or Medicaid, and assist those losing Medicaid with finding alternative options

Exchange required to conduct a survey assessing health care access levels across the child care community, developed in consultation with the State Department of Education, with emphasis on providers accepting child care scholarship vouchers

Outreach efforts must include informational resources such as flyers, webinars, in-person events, and other materials targeted to the child care provider community

Effective date: October 1, 2025